Kiwi Syslog Server NG 1.1 system requirements
Release date: January 17, 2024
SolarWinds strongly recommends that you install Kiwi Syslog Server on a server that is protected from unauthorized access by the public. If your use of Kiwi Syslog Server does not need to be public or internet-facing, install it on a server that is neither public, nor internet-facing. To learn about best practices for configuring your Kiwi Syslog Server installation securely, see Best practices to secure SolarWinds Products.
Before you install Kiwi Syslog Server NG, verify that your server meets the minimum hardware and software requirements and that the required ports are open.
For information about new features, see the KSS NG 1.1 release notes.
Hardware and software requirements for Kiwi Syslog Server NG
| Hardware or software | Requirement |
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| Operating system |
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| Operating system architecture |
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| CPU |
Minimum: 2-core processor Recommended: 4-core processor |
| RAM |
Minimum: 4 GB Recommended: 8 GB |
| Hard drive space | 2 GB |
| .NET framework |
Microsoft .NET Framework 7.0 Additionally, the .NET framework 4.8 is required for the installation process. |
| Browser |
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Port requirements for Kiwi Syslog Server NG
| Port | Protocol | Service | Direction | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 514 (default), plus one Ephemeral port | UDP | Kiwi Syslog Service | Inbound | Syslog messages listened for and received by the Syslog Server |
| 1468 (default) | TCP | Kiwi Syslog Service | Inbound | Syslog messages listened for and received by the Syslog Server |
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162 (default) for IPv4 163 (default) for IPv6 |
UDP /TCP |
Kiwi Syslog Service | Inbound |
Trap messages listened for and received by the Syslog Server |
| 6514 (default) | TCP | Kiwi Syslog Service | Inbound | Secure Syslog messages listened for and received by the Syslog Server |
| 5000, plus one Ephemeral port | TCP/TLS | Kiwi Syslog Service | Bidirectional | Internal communication between the Syslog service and Syslog Web Server |
| 443 (default) | TCP | Web Server | Inbound | Standard secure port for HTTPS |
| 25 (default) | TCP | SMTP Service | Outbound | SMTP email port that Syslog Server uses for alerting |